RN - Medical-Surgical Float: Dynamic Care Across Units

Advocate Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a registered nurse to join our team in Chicago, dedicating to high-quality patient care across care areas. You will engage in governance and quality initiatives, apply evidence-based practices, and lead nursing processes across the continuum of care to improve outcomes.

The role requires 1 year of clinical nursing experience, active RN license (Illinois or compact state) and BLS. Proficiency with EHRs, strong communication, and teamwork are essential in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
• Active RN license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where nursing services are provided; BLS required.
• Typically requires 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
• Proficient computer skills including email and electronic health records.

Responsibilities

• Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.
• Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes.
• Upholds and promotes a culture of safety.
• Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed.
• May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
• Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications.
• Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care.
• Appropriate delegation to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel (i.e., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants, etc.).
• Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation.
• May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of age-specific patient needs and provide care per department standards.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Time management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

EHR proficiency

Education

RN license (Illinois or compact state)

BSN preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a registered nurse to join our team in Chicago, dedicating to high-quality patient care across care areas. You will engage in governance and quality initiatives, apply evidence-based practices, and lead nursing processes across the continuum of care to improve outcomes.

The role requires 1 year of clinical nursing experience, active RN license (Illinois or compact state) and BLS. Proficiency with EHRs, strong communication, and teamwork are essential in a fast-paced